Stefania

I did not expect that my theories will be confirmed. I was pleasantly surprised. :) It is so nice that you thought of me. I also thought of you and all the other sweet people that we are having theoretical discussions with every week. :)
I find Akk selfish. He does not seem to be someone who derives pleasure from hurting others, but he does seem like someone who will go to lengths to do what will benefit him. He wants to have a spotless reputation as a prefect and get a scholarship, and he does not hesitate to prioritize this over the lives of other people. This is morally wrong, but it makes his character human.
I agree with you about the car scene. I suspect that he was not alone. In the scene with the cultish ring of candles, it was not just Mes, Chadok, and him, but also other prefects. I think that there are other brainwashed prefects, who are helping him.

This is what I thought too. She is investigating in secret, and she also just being a real teacher, one that encourages aher students' interests.

I liked the scene in which Akk used his position as a student prefect to get Ayan into the school at night. The conspiratorial smiles that they shared made my heart flutter. Like @BriBri, who commented further below, I adore enemies to lovers. What I adore even more is enemies to lovers, who are partners in crime. ;)

Yes, having a crush on more than one person in your life is more realistic, but I am a little tired of series in which every important person from the main character's past is tied to him through romance. :)

I am afraid that I will have to disagree with you on this one. Akk understands what he is doing. He is brainwashed to believe that he is doing it for the greater good, but he knows what he is doing. He is smart enough for that.

Yes, you are right. This is the danger of getting involved in a cult. You become isolated from your life outside the cult.
One thing that I do not understand is why everyone is so convinced that Akk had a crush on Mes. I feel like I am watching a different series. When he was accepting the position of student prefect from Mes, I saw admiration and giddiness in his eyes. He admires Mes and feels honored to be taking over his position. I am not trying to disprove anyone's opinion, but I wonder why everything has to be about romantic attraction. Someone even mentioned that Sani and Wat's relationship is weird. If you think of it as a romantic one, of course, it is weird. But it is not romantic.

Yes, I understand what Ayan meant. I am just marvelling at how kind and understanding Ayan is. I mean, being brainwashed does not excuse Akk's murder attempts. Ayan is just so incredibly patient with him.

I do not think that they are aware of what Akk is doing. I noticed in the previous episodes that when he needs to see Chadok alone, Akk makes excuses to them. If they knew what he is up to, he would not have to do this.

I think that it can all be traced back to his notebook and what Dika has told him about the school. I think that he does know about the cult situation, as you pointed out, so he probably pitied Akk for being a pawn in Chadok's game. Ayan is a good person. He decided not to ruin Akk's life.
Ayan and Akk are both trying to fight evil, but Ayan is fighting it with good, while Akk is trying to fight it with evil. This is what Ayan tried to convey to him on the beach. Leo Tolstoy said it: if you destroy evil with evil, what will remain is the stronger of two evils.

Khao's song is beautiful. I listen to it every day. I like the other OSTs too. They are chosen to match the mood of each scene, which is great.

Teacher Sani too! Ah, I have the biggest crush on her because I know a Teacher Sani in real life. I met her last year, when I was already a senior in high school. She was the new Programming teacher and my boyfriend's new class teacher. She was not only just as young and lovely as Sani, but also just as kind, sweet, and supportive. She really cared about us and our dreams. I will forever remember her fondly. I hope that nothing but good things happen to her and other people like her.

On a side not, the budding friendship between Sani and Wat is so heart-warming. Since she asked him about Akk and since she seems to be suspicious of Chadok, I hope that Wat and she will join forces and investigate the school. What Ayan, the protesters, and everyone else need is a teacher on their side.

Let's talk about our cute protesters' all having caring, supportive boyfriends. This made me so happy. These three sweethearts deserve only the best. :)

I agree with you. I did not see Khan or Wat in that cultish ring of candles. This is a great metaphor for the secret service and similar organizations that enforce the will of the government on the people.

Ayan telling Akk that he us allowed to be weak and that he should put himself before others for once is a scene that made my heart ache not for Akk, but for Ayan.
Ayan is the one who does not allow himself to be weak, but lives with his painful past. He is the one who constantly puts others before himself, trying to help Thua, encouraging the protesters, and being understanding of Akk's situation. He could have just exposed Akk, but he did not because he does not want to ruin his life. Ayan is an angel.
He should not be the one crying and trying to convince Akk to put himself first. Akk has been putting himself first until now. He did not hesitate to prioritize his reputation as a prefect over the lives of innocent people. It is because of Ayan that he is at least starting to try to not put himself first for once.

I agree with you. The kiss was amazing. I believed that this is a real kiss. It was not the classical lips-touching-but-not-moving kiss that looks so apathetic. It was passionate and tentative at the same time. This is how you kiss someone that you have fallen for. Other BL actors should take note.

So I was right about Akk... I am really glad that he turned to be the one who is behind the curse because this makes the most sense and makes him an even more intriguing character.
Of course, Chadok is also behind this. The scene in which Ayan tries to make Akk confess that he is following Chadok's orders is a clear parallel with the scene in which Ayan asks if Akk really wants to wear the school uniform. In both cases, Akk reacts defensively and gives the same formulaic reply: "I am doing it of my own free will." Akk, you do not sound convincing.

If it is a sad ending, we will all riot together.

This is a great observation. I wonder what it might mean. Of course, he might also just have a lighter. Many people who do not smoke, including my mother, carry lighters with them.

What do you mean? It is also called a pendant, but if you are referring to a specific name for it, I do not remember if it has been mentioned. I am sorry for being so unhelpful.

Thank you so much! This is a great idea. :)